Woman's Own

Summary

Blessed with great beauty and wealth, Emily Armstrong had the highest privileges that youth can bestow. But
all that is behind her now. Pregnant and abandoned by the man she loved, she struggles to survive in the slums
of Philadelphia after the Civil War. Vowing never to be fooled by love again, she builds a new life as the mistress
of a boardinghouse, known for her morals, virtue, and strictly guarded heart. But when a traveler from out West
visits for the Centennial Exhibition and checks into Emily's lodging, something stirs within her. Rugged yet ever
the gentleman, this cowboy is nothing like the man who left her pregnant long ago. Perhaps this time, love
deserves a second chance....
A sweeping saga that spans three generations, Woman's Own is the story of four Armstrong women - Emily,
her two daughters, and her estranged mother - who are seemingly cursed when it comes to love. In a time
before women's rights, the Armstrong women challenge expectations and carve out a life of independence and
freedom on their own terms. Fans of Virgin River will enjoy this timeless novel of new beginnings, untamable
passion, and all-redeeming love.